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Sites such as YourParkingSpace.co.uk allows homeowners to rent out their driveway which could be a safe makeshift parking space for sports fans.

Residents could pocket up to £35 for doing so too.

According to the site, Arsenal fans looking for a space around the Emirates could pocket around £30 while spaces in walking distance to Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge go for around £20.

While this may sound like a lot, parking prices around stadiums can be pricey.

Residents living Anfield could make up to around £25 for match day parking (Image: GETTY)

Residents could make a tidy profit renting their driveway out (Image: GETTY)

Take Anfield for example, prices can fluctuate between £5 and £50 for a day rate and £25 and £187.50 for a monthly space.

This compares to spaces on the sit which cost under five pounds up to £25 for a match day spot.

Prices for a spot near Stamford Bridge this weekend for the game against Arsenal is attracting high parking space values.

If you wanted to park from 4 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, parking spaces are ranging from £12 all the way up to £125 in the area surrounding the stadium.

There is a disparity in cost around the stadium with some driver charging £12 while other want £60.

If residents price themselves competitively they could sweep up profits on match day and similar fans could also snap up a bargain.

Rugby fans can also make a tidy profit on match day with spaces around Twickenham stadium going for around £16.

Harrison Woods, managing director at YourParkingSpace.co.uk, said: “Premiership rugby attracts big crowds and high demand for parking, meaning that nearby homeowners and businesses can make additional income by renting out their driveways and empty spaces.

“However, those pre-booking their parking space with YourParkingSpace.co.uk could also save money when attending matches.”